Hi everyone! Although I’ve had an about me page up since I launched the blog last September, I’ve gotten more questions, and I thought it would be good to answer them all in one place. I will also link this post to the about me page. I love hearing from you and getting your questions – […]
Why You Should Travel MORE in the Age of Global Terrorism
Did you know that in the last couple weeks there were bombs in churches and tourist hotels in Sri Lanka, shootings in a synagoge in the US, and a truck in Turkey that killed more people? A couple years ago, the trend seemed to be driving trucks through busy tourist areas, as happened in France, […]
How to Travel in India as a Solo Female Traveler
It can seem magical to run off to an ashram a-la Eat Pray Love or to “find yourselfâ€. India is a country of incredible diversity, unique experiences, delicious food, and rich ancient culture. But it can also be scary. The first time I travelled to India, I was told always to wear dark sunglasses and never […]
How to Make Friends in a New Place
I remember traveling as a child. I found a new friend in every swimming pool, or at every playground. There was always someone to play with. I didn’t ask where they came from or what they believed in. I didn’t care who their parents were or how much money they had. We smiled at each […]
How to Blend Into a Culture That is Totally Foreign
Do you want to arrive in a new place and blend into the new culture? While it is fun to be a tourist for a little while – the one walking down the street with a map or asking (too loudly) if someone speaks English, it can also be incredible to blend in with the […]
How Spiritual Travel is the Wave of the Future – and How You Can Try It
Did you know that Mark Zuckerberg, Oprah Winfrey, and Jillian Michaels have all travelled to India looking for spiritual awakening or meaning in life? It’s human nature to want to find greater meaning or the purpose of life. One great way to do that is by meeting spiritual leaders or visiting places of great spiritual […]